Lincoln Eastern Bypass update – New Year works include bridge supports and topsoil stripping

2 January 2018

2018 has arrived as work on the Lincoln Eastern Bypass continues to progress, with archaeological investigations and bridge works still underway, as soil-stripping begins along the River Witham, signifying the start of main construction works.

Drone photo of LEB site Photo: www.TheDroneMan.net

What we achieved in December

Continued Hawthorn Chase surface water diversion and Wragby Road culvert works

Installed temporary fencing for topsoil storage

Started construction of north-side support wall for Market Rasen bridge, as well as breaking down south support piles

Completed piling works in the in the low-headroom area of the Washingborough rail bridge supports

Continue work on Washingborough rail bridge support walls, including wingwalls and capping beams

Reduced piling platforms at Washingborough rail bridge with materials stockpiled for use later in the project

Completed archaeological investigations in areas of interest north of Greetwell Road and south of Heighington Road, and started investigations in areas south of A158 Wragby Road roundabout and north of Bloxholme Lane

What’s happening in January

Install project scheme boards and permanent fencing across the site

Continued Hawthorn Chase surface water diversion and Wragby Road culvert works

Anglian Water will be carrying out sewer pipe diversions at Hawthorn Chase from 9 January to the end of April, resulting a closure of the Public Right of Way in the area; however, the play park at Hawthorn Chase will remain open.